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How to distinguish counterfeit activated carbon from a high-quality product
The market for activated carbon is growing, and with it comes counterfeit products. These activated carbon products may look "normal" but may not function properly, causing problems in equipment. What should you look for to make an informed decision?
Here are the key signs of counterfeit activated carbon:
The presence of documents does not guarantee quality
All activated carbon products come with a "quality certificate," technical specifications, or GOST. They may even contain indicators of sorption activity, ash content, and fractional composition. If the seller refuses to provide the SRS (certificate of state registration), declarations of conformity for the goods — this is an alarming signal.
Too low a price
Activated carbon is a technologically advanced product. A suspiciously low price often means not just saving on raw materials, but working with used coal or just ordinary charcoal without the necessary properties. Such coal may contain impurities that will not purify the water, but will worsen the situation.
Unstable fraction
Counterfeit coal often contains a lot of dust, crumbs, or, on the contrary, too large pieces. This indicates a lack of production control and dramatically reduces the efficiency of filtration.
High ash content
If there is cloudiness, sediment or a coating after use - it is possible that the coal contains too many mineral impurities. Such a product can not only not clean, but also pollute the environment.
No trace of the result
High-quality activated carbon noticeably removes odors, color and organic matter. If the effect is minimal or unstable, it is a reason to doubt the authenticity and quality.
How to protect yourself:
choose manufacturers with real production
request laboratory indicators
give preference to coals that can be tested
You can order high-quality activated carbon on the website uralhimsorb.ru
